Driver - Class A CDL

Hilldrup; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilldrup is seeking a Driver - Class A CDL in Garner, NC to lead a moving crew of up to five, ensuring safe, efficient service and exceptional customer satisfaction. You will perform vehicle inspections, transport belongings, and oversee loading/unloading while complying with DOT regulations.

This physically demanding role requires lifting up to 100 lbs solo and 400 lbs with help, plus overtime, weekends, and travel as needed. Join a trusted logistics team at Hilldrup.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months to one year of household goods, transportation, logistics, or moving experience preferred.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Clean MVR that meets company standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Successfully pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and DOT physical.
• UVL Packer and Mover Certification (provided upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a moving crew of up to five team members while promoting a safe, productive, and customer-focused work environment.
• Operate Class A commercial vehicles safely and in compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Conduct and document pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Safely load, secure, transport, and unload household goods and commercial shipments to minimize damage and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Verify shipment inventories, complete required transportation documentation, and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, operations, customers, and crew members regarding schedules, deliveries, and service expectations.
• Maintain professional interactions with customers, addressing questions and resolving concerns with courtesy and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Lift and move items weighing up to 100 pounds independently and up to 400 pounds with team assistance.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions; standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting as needed.
• Maintain assigned equipment and vehicles in a clean, safe, and service-ready condition.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational success.

Skills

Customer Focused

Communicative

Resilient

Inclusion of others

Dependable

Solution-finder

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CDL Class A

DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate

UVL Packer and Mover Certification

Job description

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Driver - Class A CDL

Raleigh HHG Ops Mgmt Full Time Regular Laborers & Helpers Garner, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1462

Salary Range: $27.00 To $31.00 Annually

Job Summary:

In this role, you'll lead a crew of up to five team members during residential and commercial moves, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and with exceptional customer service. You'll conduct required vehicle inspections, safely transport customer belongings, and oversee the loading, securing, unloading, and delivery of shipments while maintaining compliance with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies.

As the team leader on-site, you'll foster a safe, collaborative work environment by providing direction, coaching crew members, and ensuring quality standards are met throughout each move. Your professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to customer satisfaction directly contribute to Hilldrup's reputation for delivering an outstanding moving experience.

This is a physically demanding position that requires lifting and moving items weighing up to 100 pounds independently and up to 400 pounds with team assistance. The role involves working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, standing and walking for extended periods, and maintaining flexibility to work overtime, weekends, overnight travel, or extended routes based on customer and business needs.

Additional duties may be assigned to support operational and business requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a moving crew of up to five team members while promoting a safe, productive, and customer-focused work environment.
• Operate Class A commercial vehicles safely and in compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Conduct and document pre-trip, en -route, and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Safely load, secure, transport, and unload household goods and commercial shipments to minimize damage and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Verify shipment inventories, complete required transportation documentation, and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, operations, customers, and crew members regarding schedules, deliveries, and service expectations.
• Maintain professional interactions with customers, addressing questions and resolving concerns with courtesy and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Lift, carry, push, and maneuver items weighing up to 100 pounds independently and up to 400 pounds with team assistance.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions while standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting throughout the workday.
• Maintain assigned equipment and vehicles in a clean, safe, and service-ready condition.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational success.

Required Experience/Skills:

Education/Work Experience/Certificates

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months to one year of household goods, transportation, logistics, or moving experience preferred.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets company standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Successfully pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and DOT physical.
• UVL Packer and Mover Certification (provided upon hire).

Skills

• Customer Focused
• Communicative
• Resilient
• Strive for inclusion of others
• Dependable
• Solution-finder

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTs

• Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds independently and up to 400 pounds with team assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain physically active for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and climb stairs while loading, securing, unloading, and delivering shipments.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures, including hot, cold, and inclement weather.
• Ability to travel and work extended hours, including overtime, weekends, overnight trips, and extended routes as required.

About Hilldrup

Hilldrup is one of the largest and most honored agency groups in the entire industry, operating facilities in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Comprised of over 500 employees, Hilldrup moves professionals, families and businesses domestically and internationally as well as provides logistics and workplace solutions services to meet the needs of its clients, which includes Fortune 100 companies, federal government agencies, universities and hospitals.

Among the over 500 employees at Hilldrup, it is not uncommon to meet someone who has been with the company 10, 20 or even 30 years. Hilldrup is an award-winning workplace where employees feel valued, are encouraged to grow professionally and are empowered to build lasting careers.

Our values are very important to the organization as they guide our employees and company in all that we do each day. Our values include Empowered Accountability, Uncompromised Integrity, Unwavering Commitment, Fearless Communication, Infectious Positivity, and Purposeful Agility.

For more information about Hilldrup, click here: hilldrup.com/about-us/.

For information about our benefits, click here: hilldrup.com/benefits/.

Hilldrup is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities